Manufacturer-specific launchers are pre-installed on devices and are often optimized to work seamlessly with the brand’s hardware and software. These launchers provide a cohesive experience while ...

The beauty of Android's operating system lies in its ability to be customized and tailored to your preferences. You can switch your default launcher and change how the icon appears on your Android ...

The great thing about Android is how easy it is to change the way your phone looks and works. And in 2025, launchers are doing more than just swapping icons, they’re helping you stay focused, reduce ...

Still yearning the loss of Nova Launcher? This alternative home screen application for Android has it beat in several key ...

With Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2, the Pixel Launcher search bar is getting a redesign to match the Google app’s updated homescreen widget. This redesign basically shrinks the old search bar (with the ‘G’ ...

A developer has created a simplified launcher for Android called Senior Home — Easy Launcher. The launcher is designed for older adults, beginners, and minimalists. Navigating your phone is more ...

Niagara Launcher is my pick for the best third-party home screen launcher available on the Google Play Store. Niagara offers flexible monetization and a solid free tier, catering to various ...

Nova Launcher is a popular and reputable name in the Android launcher world. But its journey is now coming to an end. The launcher was acquired by Branch in 2022 and was then developed by a sole ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Google is quietly overhauling the Pixel Launcher’s iconic search bar in Android 16’s latest beta, and it’s all about spotlighting AI Mode. With the release of Android 16 this week, Google added an AI ...